Finance Director - SAS Group LLC - Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION:
SAS Group LLC is seeking a Finance Director to provide management level leadership for the development and oversight of all financial operations and the annual budget process, develop strategies and implement programs that maximize the financial potential of the Company assets. The role will be accountable for financial reporting, cash management, budgeting, development and implementation of corporate-wide policies and procedures as well as directing the cost control activities of retail operations to include managing cost accounting, general accounting and planning and analysis functions to provide timely, accurate and decision-oriented systems, records, reports and analysis as related to all costs of the business.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide strategic planning and advisory support for budgeting, forecasting, business development, deal structuring and analyzing new markets;
- Analyze cash flow, cost controls, and expenses and offer recommendations to guide the Company forward; Analyze financial statements to pinpoint potential weak areas;
- Establish and implement short-and long range financial goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures;
- Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards;
- Insure that controls are adequate and current so that corrective action can be taken where necessary at the earliest possible moment;
- Ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards;
- Interact with other managers to provide consultative support to planning initiatives through financial and management information analyses, reports, and recommendations;
- Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in accounting; Master’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration is strongly preferred;
- Entrepreneurial leader with a minimum of 5 years broad finance experience;
- Retail experience with emphasis in food industry;
- Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and practices;
- Experience in strategic planning and execution. Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles;
- Experience with consolidations;
- Ability to provide demonstrated proof of exceptional organization, prioritizing, communication and interpersonal skills;
- Strong analytical skills and experience converting a strategic vision into an operational model;
- A team player with an entrepreneurial spirit who is committed to the company’s long-term vision;
- Decisive, forward-thinking individual with high ethical standards;
- Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite;
- Excellent command of Armenian, Russian and English languages.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
2,000,000 AMD + participation in the Company ownership plan.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a CV to: hr.sas@sasgroup.am with a note of "Finance Director" in the subject line or call +(374 10) 52 57 22 for inquiries. The Group thanks all who express interest in this opportunity; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications privacy and confidentiality guaranteed.